Current affairs

Geneva AI Summit 2027: Date, Objectives, Agenda and Significance

Switzerland has announced that the Geneva AI Summit 2027 will be held on 21–22 June 2027 at Palexpo, Geneva, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) governance. The summit will take place...

PM-SETU Scheme: Government Approves Nationwide Rollout to Upgrade 1,000 ITIs Across India

The Union Government has approved the nationwide rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme, a landmark initiative aimed at transforming India's vocational education ecosystem. The scheme focuses on upgrading 1,000 Government Industrial Training...

Indian Diaspora in Australia: Significance, Challenges and Way Forward

Context  The Indian diaspora has become Australia's largest overseas-born community, overtaking the England-born population for the first time, reinforcing its role as a key pillar of the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Why is the Indian Diaspora Significant for India–Australia Relations?...

Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 2025-26: Meaning, Features, Domains and PGI-D

The Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for States and Union Territories (2025–26) along with the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D). The framework serves as an important tool for evaluating the performance of school...

Prambanan Temple: History, Architecture, and India-Indonesia Conservation Initiative

The Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, has once again gained international attention after the Prime Minister of India and the Indonesian President jointly inaugurated an international conservation and restoration project at the historic temple complex. The...

Changpa Tribe: Lifestyle, Culture, Pashmina Economy, Changthang Region & UPSC Notes

The Changpa Tribe is one of the most unique pastoral communities inhabiting the cold desert of the Changthang Plateau in eastern Ladakh. Known for rearing the famous Pashmina (Cashmere) goats, the Changpas have preserved a centuries-old nomadic lifestyle despite the...

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): Latest Approvals, Functions, Composition and Significance for UPSC

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals for several advanced weapon systems, strengthening India's defence preparedness and promoting indigenous military capabilities. The latest approvals include the AKASH TARANG Electronic Warfare System, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM), and...

India’s Fisheries Sector: Challenges, Importance & Sustainable Way Forward

Context The Government's recent assessment, based on the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), reports that 91.1% of India's assessed marine fish stocks are sustainable. Why is India's Fisheries Sector Important? Ensuring Food and Nutritional Security: Fisheries provide an affordable...

16th India–Japan Summit 2026: Key Outcomes, Agreements and Strategic Significance

The 16th India–Japan Annual Summit marked another milestone in the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. During the summit, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited India and held high-level discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening...

Policy Architecture for India’s Energy Future: Challenges, Need, Way Forward and INSA Policy Brief

Context The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), through its Centre for Science, Technology, Innovation and Policy (CSTIP), has released a policy brief calling for the adoption of a unified national energy policy framework to strengthen India's energy governance and support...